Facials....

Yes. you would have to give it a couple of days before the redness goes down. and apply whatever product they suggested, as well as avoiding "bad food"

How long ago did you get one? Usually redness can occur 1-2 days after, and if they did extractions, it can bring acne to the surface (which then goes away). I'd just continue to use a good skincare routine (cleanser, toner, serum, lotion), always take your makeup off every night, wash your pillowcase & sheets every 3-5 days, and avoid touching your face (like normal). Depending on your type of acne, I'd avoid sugary or fatty food right before the wedding too. If you are still concerned in a week, I'd contact the salon that did the facial and express your concerns.

Totally normal!! I get regular facials and my skin is usually red the rest of the day, but still smooth. For the next 1-3 days I always notice more pimples than usual, and the days 4-6 it gradually gets better. Then by the week mark my skin looks and feels ah-mazing!

Completely and totally normal. Your skin is now in an angry purging phase because the facial opened up the flow that’s supposed to happen from the oil produced by your subaceous glands to the surface of your skin. So if you had blockages and everyone gets them, along with that comes bacteria that gets trapped in there with toxins that build up.

You can help the healing process by gently using warm conpresses to open up your pores. Use tea tree oil as a disinfectant, then use very gentle cleanser like CeraVe to help was away extra debris. Just make sure you use a cold toner to close everything up again—witch hazel is great—keep it i your fridge, it will be more soothing. Moisturize, sunblock, lather, rinse, repeat.

And make sure you drink plenty of water. Lemon or cucumber water works, as does mint tea, chamomile and nettle(although nettle can be bitter).

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When I wrote this post I had just gotten it the day before, so that explains that! Ugh, I really need to be better about my sheet washing. Thanks for the tips!

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Oh that's so good to hear! Hopefully mine follows the same. Our couples shower is this Sunday, which will be exactly one week from the facial.

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I never drink water, but I should definitely start! Thanks for all the tips. I'm glad it's normal.... because honestly, I feel pretty gross, not even looking at myself but thinking about all the time (and pain, ouch) they spent on extraction. I never realized that much could be trapped under my skin!

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Thank you!

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Of course! I'm getting facial treatments every month until the wedding. I've had the best results day after with microdermabrasion!

Normal it will go away soon

Nisa, here’s a game changer for that angry face of yours: mint leaves and cucumber in your blender. Apply as a mask and let it dry. Wash it off gently, but keep it up. Cucumber is an old standby for puffy eyes but it’s also amazing for an angry face. It actually can brighten your complexion.

It purges your skin of toxins and impurities so soon it should be better.

So many great suggestions on here I'm going to have to try myself!

Extractions are the worst. I would recommend getting dermaplaning with no extractions a few days before the wedding. It's a form of exfoliation that makes your skin so soft and let's your makeup go on smoother

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I'm trying out dermaplaning with a hydrafacial for the first time this weekend. I'm excited to see the smoothness!

I am 6 months away from the BIG day and I am planning to get my first chemical peel this month. From my research it is suggested to get facials monthly for the next 6 months up to the wedding day. I am going to also try the dermaplanning bc I am getting married in Barbados and rather not wear makeup bc its so hot

I have got facials often and it feels good but It really didn't improve my face they always said would make my skin smoother and I never noticed a difference. Maybe you have sensitive skin?